By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a viral “Wanted Person” bulletin circulating online, which falsely claimed that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is wanted by the Office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. In a statement released Thursday via its official X handle, the Force clarified that the publication did…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has formally abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, NCC Executive Vice-Chairman, Aminu Maida, confirmed that the levy—previously suspended in 2023—has now been permanently removed under revised national tax laws. “The 5%…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. The elevation, described as historic by the Force headquarters, underscores the police chief’s commitment to officers’ welfare and operational…
By Ayomide Otitoju A disclosure by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that the Federal Government disbursed ₦30 billion to each state governor to tackle Nigeria’s worsening food crisis has triggered controversy in Zamfara State. Despite the intervention, residents say markets remain empty, food prices continue to soar, and hunger persists across the state. The development has…
By Ayomide Otitoju The palace grounds of Warri came alive on Tuesday as Nigeria’s Atlanta ’96 Olympic football gold medalists headlined a novelty match to celebrate the fourth coronation anniversary of His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri. The exhibition game, which featured Super Eagles legends alongside youthful chiefs and sons of the kingdom,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Tribune Online gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved Ladoja’s nomination, paving the way for the coronation ceremony scheduled to take place at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. A government delegation on…
By ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an interim freeze on four Jaiz Bank accounts allegedly connected to former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday after hearing an…
By Ayomide Otitoju A non-governmental organisation, Incorporated Trustees of Legal Defence Against Injustice Initiative, has filed a suit at the Abuja High Court against Adedapo Segun, Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over the alleged diversion of more than N140 billion (about $325 million) linked to the acquisition of OVH…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chairman of Access Holdings, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to driving cross-continental trade and sustainable development, with engagements spanning from the Caribbean to Southern Africa. At the AfriCaribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025 in Grenada, Aig-Imoukhuede joined heads of government, business leaders, and investors to explore new opportunities for…
